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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.34, 15,550.11 and 6,794.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.34, 15,550.11 and 6,794.55 is: 9,376.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.34 : 15,550.11 = 6,794.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.34/15,550.11 = 6,794.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.34x = 15,550.11 × 6,794.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.34x = 105,655,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,655,999.90/11,268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.36

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